From a budget family hatchback to a large mighty 7-seater SUV, the Indian car market has a car for every need. In a country as large as India, this market is full of opportunities as well as challenges as it sees several car brands competing for the biggest piece of the pie. Last month, with nearly 3.39 lakh cars sold, the industry gained a 3.6 percent growth over its sales performance of June 2023, and as always, Maruti Suzuki took the lion’s share. Read on to find out the top-selling car brands in India in June 2024.
Top Selling Car Brands in India | ||||
Manufacturer | June Sales- 2024 | June Sales- 2023 | Y-O-Y Growth | Market Share |
Maruti Suzuki | 1,37,160 | 1,33,027 | 3.10% | 40.40% |
Hyundai | 50,103 | 50,001 | 0.20% | 14.80% |
Tata Motors | 43,527 | 47,240 | -7.90% | 12.80% |
Mahindra & Mahindra | 40,022 | 32,585 | 22.80% | 11.80% |
Toyota Kirloskar | 25,752 | 18,237 | 41.20% | 7.60% |
Kia | 21,300 | 19,391 | 9.80% | 6.30% |
Honda | 4,804 | 5,080 | -5.40% | 1.40% |
MG Motors | 4,644 | 5,125 | -9.40% | 1.40% |
Renault | 3,553 | 5,450 | -34.80% | 1% |
Volkswagen | 3,260 | 3,394 | -3.90% | 1% |
Maruti Suzuki
The Maruti Suzuki has been the number one carmaker in India for a long time and still is the invincible leader of this game. With the largest car line-up and most extensive service network Maruti operates at a far larger scale as compared to that of any other carmaker. This helps Maruti sell more cars than the combined sales of the next three carmakers every month. In June 2024, Maruti sold 1,37,160 units, once again emerging as the industry leader while its year-on-year sales grew 3.1 percent. With such sales, Maruti managed to place six of its cars among the top 10 selling cars in India. Maruti Suzuki’s six-pack of Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, and Wagon R collectively contributed a total of 64,049 units sold which makes for nearly 47 percent of the gross sales.
Hyundai
If there is one carmaker which is trusted as much as Maruti, if not more, it is Hyundai, the longest-running foreign carmaker in India. Its fashionable cars come with an abundance of features and refined as well as dependable engines. What adds another layer of attraction is the competitive prices that Hyundai sets for its cars, drawing thousands of buyers to its dealerships every month.
As per the latest sales chart, Hyundai sold 50,103 cars, almost tallying the sales that it did during the corresponding month last year. Meanwhile, Hyundai SUVs contributed nearly 68 percent to its gross sales as Creta led the pack followed by Venue and Exter. Moreover, the Hyundai Creta became the best-selling SUV yet again and is the only Hyundai car to reach among the top 10 selling cars.
Tata Motors
Recording sales of 43,527 units in June 2024, Tata Motors held on to the position of third-largest automaker, despite the 7.9 percent drop in its year-on-year sales. The Indian carmaker has radically grown and built itself as an esteemed global brand in the last few years. What powered this sudden rise was a new vision that spiked the premium quotient of Tata’s cars and made them some of the most good-looking cars in India.
Today, Tata is the only car brand in India with all its cars tested by the Global NCAP. While the Tigor and Tiago have scored a 4-star G-NCAP rating, which is respectable, the rest all have scored a 5-star G-NCAP rating and are recognized as some of the safest cars in India. With a formidable dominance in the ICE segment, Tata is also ruling the EV arena with four EVs on offer: Tata Nexon EV, Tata Tigor EV, Tata Tiago EV, and Tata Punch EV. Moreover, after Maruti Suzuki, Tata has the second-largest line-up of CNG-powered cars with four of its cars available in CNG variants.
Mahindra
Esteemed for making tough-as-nails SUVs, Mahindra has long been laser-focused on this segment. Thereby, today, when the demand for SUVs is higher than ever, Mahindra stands strong as the fourth largest carmaker in India. In a line-up of nine cars, the Indian carmaker has eight SUVs and one highly underrated MUV, Marazzo. All of Mahindra’s SUVs are strong contenders in their respective segments, while the Mahindra Scorpio and Mahindra Bolero have earned legendary status. Last month, Mahindra racked up sales of 40,022 units, growing its year-on-year performance by 22.8 percent, which is the highest growth among the top four manufacturers.
As always, the heavy lifting was done by the Scorpio and Bolero, collectively contributing 19,672 units, which is nearly 49 percent of Mahindra’s gross sales. Under the Scorpio badge, Mahindra sells Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N, while under the Bolero badge, it sells Bolero, Bolero Neo, and Bolero Neo Plus.
Toyota Kirloskar
When it comes to durability, there is hardly any other carmaker that is as reputed as Toyota, and this is something that has always kept the Japanese carmaker among the front runners in the Indian car market. Last month, Toyota managed to pip its closest rival, Kia with sales of 25,752 units, gaining a staggering 41.2 percent year-on-year growth, which was the greatest growth among the top ten carmakers.
As usual, the sales were led by Innova MUV which sold 9,412 units. Toyota sells two MUVs under the Innova badge; one is the hugely successful Innova Crysta and the other is an even more premium version, the Innova Hycross that has turned out to be a ground-breaking success. Meanwhile, Hyryder, Glanza, and Fortuner followed by selling 4,275 units, 4,118 units, and 2,675 units respectively.
Kia
A long and highly successful run of Hyundai made its subsidiary Kia arrive in India in 2019. With its first car, the Kia Seltos, the Korean carmaker achieved overnight success, and since then its popularity has been growing in leaps and bounds. With only four cars on sale, Kia usually manages to beat other established foreign carmakers in India.
In June 2024, 21,300 Kia cars were sold, which translated into a 9.8 percent year-on-year growth. As the Sonet emerged as the best-selling Kia car with sales of 9,816 units, it was followed by the Seltos contributing 6,306 units, and Carens contributing 5,154 units.
Honda
One of the veteran foreign carmakers in India, Honda once dominated every segment it had a car in. But in the last few years, the growing stringency of emission standards did take a toll on the Japanese carmaker’s business, making it discontinue many of its high-selling cars. All the same, Honda cars are still some of the best cars in the Indian market. While the Honda Elevate SUV and the iconic Honda City sedan are great options as premium family cars, the Honda Amaze is more of a capable budget family sedan. In June 2024, Elevate led Honda’s sales, contributing 2,151 units, followed by Amaze contributing 1,794 units, and City contributing 859 units. In total, Honda sold 4,804 units with a 5.4 percent decline in its year-on-year sales.
MG Motors
While Morris Garages or MG is a relatively new brand in India, it has managed to make a place for itself among the best-selling car brands in India. The tendency of remaining ahead of its rivals on the grounds of technology and comfort, helps the British carmaker attract buyers who fancy new-age features and the best levels of comfort. Last month, with sales of 4,644 units, MG saw a 9.4 percent decline in its year-on-year sales. However, it still managed to outsell some renowned names such as Renault, Volkswagen, and Skoda. Currently, MG has 6 cars in its stable: MG Astor, MG Hector, MG Hector Plus, MG Gloster, MG ZS EV, and the MG Comet EV.
Renault
Renault raked in sales of 3,553 units in June 2024, seeing a 34.8 percent drop in its year-on-year performance. For the last couple of years, Renault’s line-up has remained unchanged and the ever-growing competition is certainly showing its effect on its sales figures. That is not to say Renault cars are not capable. In the fierce competition of the Indian car market, the French carmaker attracts buyers with the aggressive prices of its cars and the value they deliver. Currently, Renault has only 3 cars in its portfolio: Kwid, Kiger, and Triber, among which Kiger and Triber have scored 4-star ratings in the G-NCAP safety test.
Volkswagen
The prestigious Volkswagen Group has long been operating in India and has built a reputation for its unmatchable quality. Whether it is the toughness of the bodies, cabin comfort, or the reliability of engines, Volkswagen cars shine differently than others due to the globally acclaimed standards of the German carmakers. With only three cars on offer, Volkswagen collected sales of 3,260 units in June 2024. While this resulted in a 3.9 percent drop in its year-on-year performance, the German carmaker comfortably broke into the 10 best-selling car brands. The sales were led by Virtus contributing 1,656 units, followed by Taigun selling 1,519 units and Tiguan selling 85 units. Moreover, while Virtus and Kushaq scored a 5-star G-NCAP safety rating, the Tiguan has secured a 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP safety test.
